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    Marines, Border Patrol conduct night patrol at southern border [Image 5 of 5]

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    A nighttime scene showing uniformed personnel standing near a border barrier topped with concertina/razor wire. Multiple individuals in tactical gear and uniforms are gathered in a group alongside a metal fence structure. Artificial lighting from overhead poles illuminates the scene.

    SAN YSIDRO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.09.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Mhecaela Watts 

    Operation Ardent Vanguard   

    U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border (JTF-SB) in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard, and U.S. Border Patrol agents check for signs of damage on the barrier during a night patrol along the U.S.-Mexico border in California, Sept. 9, 2026. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection within narrowly defined authorities to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border. (Dept. of War photo by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mhecaela Watts)

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    Date Taken: 09.09.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 10:25
    Photo ID: 9931024
    VIRIN: 260909-M-FS018-1006
    Resolution: 7029x3954
    Size: 10.54 MB
    Location: SAN YSIDRO, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 7
    Downloads: 1

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    Two military personnel in full combat gear are positioned at an elevated outdoor location at night, illuminated by red light. A densely lit urban area is visible in the background below them. The foreground soldier wears a helmet-mounted night vision device and tactical vest.
    A nighttime scene showing military personnel and a law enforcement officer gathered in what appears to be an outdoor area near a barrier wall with concertina wire visible in the background. The group of approximately five individuals are engaged in a briefing or coordination discussion. The setting and equipment suggest a border security or tactical operation.
    A heavily equipped military or law enforcement personnel is photographed at night in front of a large metal border barrier fence topped with concertina wire. The foreground subject wears full tactical gear including a helmet-mounted night vision device, body armor, and carries a rifle. Two additional personnel are visible in the background near the fence line.
    Two armed military personnel in full combat gear are positioned at night in front of a tall metal barrier fence topped with concertina/razor wire. The soldier on the left is equipped with night vision goggles mounted on his helmet and is carrying a rifle while pointing in a direction. Additional personnel are visible in the background near the fence.
    A nighttime scene showing uniformed personnel standing near a border barrier topped with concertina/razor wire. Multiple individuals in tactical gear and uniforms are gathered in a group alongside a metal fence structure. Artificial lighting from overhead poles illuminates the scene.

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    USNORTHCOM
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    U.S.-Mexico Border
    DOW
    Joint Task Force Southern Border (JTF-SB)
    southern border protection

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